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05-09-2013, 05:30 AM

#81

quiltinglady-1

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I was given one of the lighted rippers as a present and retired it the first time I used it and kept dropping it and stabbing myself with it. It was very awkward to use.

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Originally Posted by maminstl

My first mistake was the lighted, magnified ripper - sounded like a great idea - very awkward to actually use. A tiny little ripper, a bright light and some reading glasses are much better.

05-09-2013, 05:32 AM

#82

trolleystation

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Location: Hamburg,Western New York State

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Try the Havel 'scalpel type' seam ripper. It works the very best. Light weight and stays sharp.

05-09-2013, 05:38 AM

#83

dianeinsterling

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Originally Posted by Ggburlew

Love my brown Clover!

I love the brown clover too!!

05-09-2013, 06:09 AM

#84

stchenfool

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Location: Wisconsin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nhweaver

What quilting tool did you buy that drives you crazy? I treated myself to a new seam ripper, the Fons and Porter seam ripper and this ripper is driving me crazy. I wanted a large ripper, as I am always misplacing it - and I normally love their products. Well, the handle is totally round, it rolls off any surface that I put it on. And the ripper nose (the pointy thing) is so thick that it has a hard time getting between the stitches. Ugh, I am glad that I used a 50% off coupon for it. Waiting for the next coupon to buy a brand one. Any suggestions? Not a happy camper right now.

I have a clover seam ripper that I really like

05-09-2013, 06:36 AM

#85

tropit

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Location: Mendocino Coast, CA

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Originally Posted by littlebitoheaven

Dritz (blue). Amazing tip that gets under the smallest stitches and a great handle.

I have one too. I bought it around ten years ago and it's still going strong. Cheap, effective...love it.

~ Cindy

05-09-2013, 07:27 AM

#86

My time

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Harbor frieight rotary blades.....so dull I couldn't use them.

05-09-2013, 07:51 AM

#87

quiltlady37

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Location: Boone, Iowa

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I have the F&P seam ripper too. I hate that it rolls off the table and also that the plastic cover does not fit or stay on. I use my smallest rotary cutter to do most of my seam ripping.

05-09-2013, 08:08 AM

#88

Lynette-Merlin

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: England (GB), born Argentina

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I like the F&P red and cream colored seam ripper. It's very sharp and the point hasn't given me any problem at all. I like Clover seam rippers, they are smaller and very sharp. I put a rubber band around the round handle to keep it from rolling on the table.

Like BellaBoo I have a Clover seam ripper and find they really do do the job. But never thought of putting a rubber band round the middle to stop it rolling - brilliant idea, thank you. I have a little pot by my sewing machine where I keep it together with some other invaluable (to me) things Like a old bead tube into which I throw my old needles, and a spare pair of scissors.

05-09-2013, 10:14 AM

#89

IBQLTN

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Location: Jacksonville, FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by carolaug

I find the only seam rippers that work are the ones that come with the machine, I will be watching this as I too would like to get a really good sharp one.

And your sewing machine dealer can order you another or 3 from the company that will be equally as wonderful. I covet my Pfaff seam rippers that I've had for almost 15 years now!